Funeral Hymns

Many different components make up the funeral service of a loved one, from the venue to floral tributes and much more. The use of music in a funeral ceremony is an act as old as the service of celebrating the life of a loved one, with prehistoric mourners being said to wail and chant for the spirit of the deceased. In modern times, the music of a funeral ceremony is often expressed in the form of hymns, which is where this Funeral Guide resource can help those going through the process of planning a loved one's funeral.

The range of funeral hymns available feature content based on religious messages and more humanist lyrics that make these hymns available for any funeral service.

Funeral Hymns Options

Including Catholic hymns, Baptist hymns, and traditional funeral songs, this funeral hymns list can give you inspiration for a loved one’s funeral or memorial service. Some hymns have lyrics about saying goodbye to loved ones and finding peace after death, while others are more general songs of praise and worship. Both are acceptable and popular choices for funeral hymns. As well as traditional religious funeral songs, there are happy, uplifting hymns for funerals to suit the personality and beliefs of your loved one.

How many hymns are sung at a funeral can depend on the type of service and the preferences of the family. Usually, Christian funeral services include at least two hymns, one near the beginning of the service and one near the end. You can talk to your funeral directors or the minister conducting the service to further discuss the order of service and how many funeral hymns you can include.

Funeral Poems

Along with the selection of funeral hymns, many services also incorporate poems read by the funeral officiant or loved one of the deceased. The inclusion of funeral poems into a service can help those planning a funeral, where vocalising the feeling of grief can be very difficult. These poems and funeral hymns can help mourners express their feelings or even be arranged in advance as part of a person's funeral wishes before they pass away.

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